Saving Wildcats needs a new ex-situ data volunteer!
We're looking for an Ex-situ Wildcat Behaviour Data Volunteer to assist the ex-situ conservation (wildcat captive management) team with the classification and handling of video data obtained from CCTV footage of individual animals in the UK’s first dedicated conservation breeding for release centre for wildcats.
Based at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig, this role will primarily involve following protocols to monitor wildcat behaviour via CCTV and record data from enclosures within the Conservation Breeding for Release Centre (CBRC) and wildcat food preparation. The position may also include occasionally assisting the ex-situ conservation team with activities such as food and enrichment preparation, enclosure maintenance, and any other tasks as required by the ex-situ animal team leader. This role does not include field work.
Volunteering will give you the opportunity to contribute directly towards conservation efforts for the critically endangered wildcat in Scotland. You will learn about the conservation issues affecting wildcats and the actions being taken to prevent their extinction, including the establishment of the first dedicated conservation breeding for release centre for wildcats in the UK.
You will be provided with accommodation (a private room in a shared hostel located in a town near Highland Wildlife Park), expenses to £55 per week, and a discount to be used on-site at Highland Wildlife Park for lunch. Transport to and from the hostel to Highland Wildlife Park can be provided on working days, but you will be responsible for your own transportation outside of working hours so having your own vehicle may be advantageous.
RZSS is committed to being fair, open and inclusive. We believe that RZSS benefits from the involvement of volunteers from diverse cultures, perspectives and experiences. We will not discriminate on the grounds on gender, race, disability, age, religious beliefs, and so on. In some cases, extra support may be given to volunteers (e.g. those with disabilities). We expect our volunteers to adhere to the Guidelines on Equality and Diversity.
This is a full-time position for six months, starting on 4th January 2027.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th November. Interviews will be held in person or online on the 15th and 16th December.
Find out how to apply.
